For immediate release Factsheet: Larger Health Warning Messages for Cigarettes and Little Cigars OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering, announced that, as of today, …
For immediate release Factsheet: Palliative Care Moving towards community-integrated care for Canadians OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, today announced a …
For immediate release OTTAWA - According to the latest results of the Youth Smoking Survey, only three per cent of Canadian students in grades 6-12 said they smoked daily in 2010-2011, down from 4% in 2008-2009. The school-based survey also found …
For immediate release GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today led an international roundtable to discuss common challenges and promising practices in addressing mental health issues. Today's discussions …
For immediate release Factsheet: Health Canada's Tenth Annual First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Award of Excellence in Nursing OTTAWA - Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Colin Carrie, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of …
May 8, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today welcomed the release of the Mental Health Commission's Mental Health Strategy for Canada . The creation of the strategy was a key part of the …
For immediate release Factsheet: Brain Canada's Brain Research Fund TORONTO - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today announced that the Harper Government will invest heavily in neuroscience research by creating the Canada Brain …
For immediate release Factsheet: Streamlining Food Regulations in Canada OTTAWA - As part of the Jobs, Growth, and Long-Term Prosperity Act, the Harper Government today introduced amendments to the Food and Drugs Act that will continue to protect …
April 26, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA -The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announced today that Economic Action Plan 2012 cuts red tape that currently delays access for Canadians to new over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. It also …
April 17, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Canada is a world leader in tobacco control. Smoking is at an all-time low in Canada, with smoking rates dropping to a historic low of 17%. The number of Canadians who smoke on a daily basis is even lower …
For immediate release OTTAWA - To mark Poison Prevention Week (March 18-24), the Government of Canada is joining consumer product safety agencies in the United States and Mexico to call attention to the dangers of unintentional poisoning, one of the …
2012-20 February 6, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety for older adults. As we age, it becomes harder for our immune systems to fight off harmful bacteria. This means that …
January 31, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA- Yesterday, Health Canada's tobacco inspectors conducted simultaneous seizures of little cigars at three Quebec-based importers. The Tobacco Act prohibits the retail sale of cigarettes, little …
For immediate release Factsheet: Home Care Services Developing a Planning and Evaluation Tool for the Health Care System MISSISSAUGA - Ms. Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, …
2012-09 January 23, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Further to previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have identified two additional Male and Female Harmony retail stores that were selling unauthorized health …
For immediate release Factsheet: Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative Projects in Saskatchewan SASKATOON - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Health Minister, …
2012-07 January 19, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that our review of Champix is now complete and the label has been updated with new information with respect to cardiovascular safety. Champix (the brand …
2012-06 January 19, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - As the rate of obesity has increased in Canada, so has the market for weight-loss products. While authorized health products for weight loss may provide benefits when used properly as part of a …
For immediate release FREDERICTON - Horizon Health Network's Centre of Excellence for Clinical Smoking Cessation will expand a smoking cessation model of care to a variety of health-care settings in Atlantic Canada over the coming months. Health …
2011-176 December 23, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians of Pfizer Canada's instruction for the correct use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr., particularly the correct way to remove the blue safety caps. According to …
